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an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
Jusavie Tote Bag A seasonal bag refresh is always in order, and this tote is roomy enough for work, errands, or weekend trips.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
However, this does bode well for the every day commute and errand run.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Designed for casual use — like lounging around the house, breezy fall walks, and running errands — the matching sets, like funnel-neck half-zip sweatshirts and high-rise shorts are a no-brainer.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
People are sorting into bubbles not just at work or online, but also while running errands or grabbing dinner.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
However, this does bode well for the every day commute and errand run.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Designed for casual use — like lounging around the house, breezy fall walks, and running errands — the matching sets, like funnel-neck half-zip sweatshirts and high-rise shorts are a no-brainer.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
People are sorting into bubbles not just at work or online, but also while running errands or grabbing dinner.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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The kids associate helicopters with life flights to the local hospital, a sign that someone has been seriously injured, Cornelison said.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But, here's how the shutdown could affect you from mail to flights to the stock market.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nonetheless, Kishimori chose the United States as his first overseas trip at age 20 and then chose the United States as his first destination after joining the Japanese Foreign Service.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Towns that were once pass-through spots for folks traveling between bigger cities—like Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Nashville—have become places to plan trips around.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For more information, to schedule a tour or for research appointments, call 414-372-7677.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The route passes through Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, with a Niagara Falls excursion.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Over the summer the actress hit the desert and jetted to the islands with her boyfriend Van Hunt and wore an array of bikinis for their excursions.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The meadow belonged to their banker, Torrence Huffman, and allowed the brothers to avoid expensive jaunts to North Carolina.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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See for yourself on one of the Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, with sightseeing jaunts that include a history cruise and a sunset and eagle watching tour.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Starters threw shutout ball 14 times in the last postseason — in outings ranging from two innings (Matthew Boyd) to seven (Jack Flaherty, Michael King, Tarik Skubal, Zack Wheeler).—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In photos from the getaway, Hudson and Belichick, 73, were spotted taking a stroll down a boardwalk on the island, and elsewhere in town, with Hudson sporting an on-theme navy blue sweater with a lobster decoration for the outing.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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